SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST / HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

City of Signal Hill•Signal Hill, CA

69d•$83,878 - $122,203

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is a management exempt position that reports to the Human Resources Manager. Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex journey-level professional, technical, and analytical duties in support of the City's human resources programs, including recruitment and selection classification, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, workers' compensation and training and employee development; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Human Resources Analyst The Senior Human Resources Analyst is the advanced journey level class in the series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst by the difficulty, scope, complexity, and autonomy of the work performed. Employees are typically assigned significant professional responsibilities requiring the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of all duties. It is further distinguished from the Human Resources Manager by the latter's full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of operations within the division. Human Resources Analyst Positions at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of significant programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas and incumbents at this level are to independently perform responsible administrative analyses in providing highly responsible staff support to the department or division. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst by the performance of work requiring a lesser degree of administrative, management, and analytical judgment and interpretation. The position may be filled at either level based on skill and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess: EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, human resources management, labor and industrial relations, business administration or related field;
Senior Human Resources Analyst: At least four (4) years of recent, full-time progressively responsible public human resources professional experience in the areas of classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employee benefit administration, labor and employee relations; employee development and training; workers' compensation; and other human resource functions or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Human Resources Analyst: At least two (2) years of recent, full-time increasingly responsible public sector human resources professional experience in a generalist capacity.
Principles and practices of personnel administration including job analysis, position classification, compensation, recruitment and selection
Statistical principles and research methods
Principles and practices of public administration and organizational development; salary and benefit administration
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Modern office procedures and methods including computer equipment and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
Pertinent Federal, State, local codes, laws, and regulations
Perform professional, technical and analytical personnel tasks
Understand City personnel programs and policies and interpret them to employees, management and the general public
Understand the organization and operation of the City and outside agencies as related to the personnel function
Effectively use job advertising sources, methods and techniques
Conduct job analyses and classification analyses
Respond to personnel related requests and inquiries from City employees, management, and the general public
Collect, compile and analyze information and data
Write clear, concise and accurate reports and job descriptions
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Deliver quality customer service
Organize and coordinate projects and prioritize activities to meet established deadlines
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and associated word processing applications
Ability to operate a variety of automated office machines, including a calculator, copier, personal computer or typewriter.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly skilled movements, such as data entry.
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, sitting, and/or walking.
Ability to maneuver and steer equipment and machinery requiring simple, but continuous adjustments, such as the operation of an automobile.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to calculate decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise independent judgement, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives; ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data, as well as assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information; ability to classify, compute, tabulate and categorize data.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, including financial statements, procedures, guidelines, non-routine correspondence, technical operating manuals and laws.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, consultants, representatives from other agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the general public, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to act in a supervisory capacity and train others.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, HRIS, Statistical software).
Knowledge of HR metrics, laws, and best practices.
Excellent writing and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of NeoGov software a plus.
Experience with Tyler-Munis/Incode or other HRIS software a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, and develops recruitment and selection materials and administers examinations; confers with departments to ascertain job assignments and qualifications for new and vacant positions
Composes job bulletins and recruitment information; recommends, schedules and coordinates advertising activities in appropriate media
Scores and analyzes the results of written, oral, performance and other related employee selection examinations
Responds to inquiries regarding employment opportunities with the City
Assists with implementation of the City's comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, pension, long-term disability, 457 accounts and employee assistance programs
Assists with training to ensure compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act/ADA/FEHA requirements
Develops and revises classification specifications; conducts job analyses and prepares recommendations regarding classification of positions
Identifies issues; collects data; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations
Researches rules, regulations, laws, and policies in order to make recommendations on personnel matters
Assists in the administration of labor agreements by investigating complaints and grievances, explaining contract provisions, and responding to inquiries from employees
Conducts studies and prepares and presents written and oral reports relating to various aspects of personnel administration
Develops, analyzes, and responds to salary and benefit surveys, including establishing classification comparability's and analyzes results to prepare reports
Participates in research, evaluation, and negotiation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements
Coordinates assigned services and project activities with other City departments, divisions, boards, committees, task forces, external organizations, and the general public
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
Attends and participates in professional group meetings
Creates and uses spreadsheets, databases, and other personal computer software applications
Reports to work as scheduled and works a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required